YEARLY HIGH
0.2281 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1926 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2113 GBP

2017 QAR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.1926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2225 to the December average rate of 0.2034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2281 was up 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,141 GBP
2016 Average 1,017 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 963 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.86 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2249
0.1964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to GBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2179, compared to 0.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0152 GBP (High: 0.2078 / Low: 0.1926). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GBP (High: 0.2144 / Low: 0.2106).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2225) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1907), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+16.67%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2225
2016 Avg (January) 0.1907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2281 0.2174 0.2225
February 0.2219 0.2169 0.2201
March 0.2259 0.2187 0.2225
April 0.2220 0.2120 0.2173
May 0.2144 0.2106 0.2126
June 0.2154 0.2056 0.2126
July 0.2132 0.2056 0.2096
August 0.2143 0.2063 0.2110
September 0.2096 0.1983 0.2029
October 0.2091 0.1980 0.2026
November 0.2078 0.1926 0.1988
December 0.2059 0.2001 0.2034